ECON 173 CM - Economic Development

This course explores contemporary economic thought and practice in the field of international development. It examines causes, consequences, and possible solutions of central problems of underdevelopment. In the first part of the course, we explore the meaning of “development”, analyze global patterns in economic indicators, consider causes of disparities across countries, and examine simple macroeconomic models. We then shift our focus to a microeconomic perspective for the remaining parts of the course, to investigate issues such as health, education, gender, informal financial tools, microfinance, and the environment. Emphasis is placed on assessing empirical evidence in the context of appropriate conceptual frameworks, and on understanding practical approaches to eradicating poverty – successes, failures, and the complexities involved.

Prerequisites: ECON 120 CM or equivalent, and either ECON 101 CM or ECON 102 CM

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: ECON173 CM